Meredith was Nick's publisher/fiancee, whom he engaged in the two months that Hallie was away at camp. Unknown to Nick, Meredith was in it for his money and after meeting Nick's daughter [Annie (as Hallie)], she planned on sending her off to boarding school. The twins knew right away that she was wrong for their daddy and that she just wanted his money. During a camping trip, Hallie and Annie broke up Nick and Meredith after playing 'a few harmless tricks' on Meredith.